Scientists have started to investigate whether a compound found in magic mushrooms, psilocybin, could play a role in combating the effects of diabetes. According to their preliminary research, published in the journal Genes, psilocybin might help prevent the loss of critical insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain species of mushrooms. In recent years, its therapeutic potential has begun to be recognized, particularly for mental health conditions. The rationale for this study, however, stems from psilocybin’s interactio…